Tim Redmond

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Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He spent much of that time as executive editor of the Bay Guardian. He is the founder of 48hills.

Housing

Newsom tries to pressure SF to adopt a housing plan that will never work

June 19, 2023

Governor's Office, in highly unusual move, lobbies local Planning Commission on Breed legislation.

The Agenda

The New York Times suddenly discovers that neoliberal globalism was a massive fail

June 18, 2023

But the paper, like so many political leaders, refuses to admit any responsibility for the crisis that threatens humanity.

News + Politics

Promoter gets approval to turn Castro Theater into a nightclub—with few conditions

June 15, 2023

Some activists and commissioners unhappy with the idea that preserving community institutions is all about someone making money.

Crime

Chesa Boudin talks crime, justice—and what’s happened to SF under Brooke Jenkins

June 15, 2023

The former DA has a lot of thoughts on the future of criminal justice—and the current state of San Francisco.

City Hall

Mayor’s budget: The real scrutiny starts

June 14, 2023

Gut the Ethics Commission. Defy the Housing Element. Undermine collaborative code enforcement. The supes are not happy.

Drug policy

Mayor doubles down on arresting drug users, refuses to move on wellness centers

June 14, 2023

Breed denounces Question Time, ignores her own Health Department in drive to force users into treatment.

City Hall

Supes panel delays appropriation for reparations office and pilot programs

June 12, 2023

Walton sought a $10 million supplemental, less than half what the cops got; mayor says she has no intention of including it in her budget.

The Agenda

Who really owns the disputed parcel of land in the Mission District?

June 11, 2023

Plus: The Castro Theater battle moves to the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. That's The Agenda for June 11-18.

News + Politics

Shamann Walton’s path—and his message

June 7, 2023

An autobiography tells of a childhood of drugs, violence, and incarceration—and the change that led to a successful political career.

Letters We Answer

Letters to the editor: West side demolitions, arts downtown, and the Castro

June 7, 2023

Our readers talk back and respond to recent stories and news events.